'Few OBCs fielded': Cong media cell vice president quits

Hours after the Congress party released its first list of 144 candidates for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections, Vice President of Congress Media Department Ajay Singh Yadav resigned......

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Atique Ahmed is one of the most feared dons in Uttar Pradesh today.There was another don who preceded Atique and had he survived, Atique wouldn't have been around today, recalls Sudhir Bisht.......

How Indian diplomacy has changed!

'Young IFS officers today would take it for granted that they represent a major country with strengths and capabilities.''They will be aware that India is seen as one of the 10 significant......

Nehru's niece: 'I don't think one family should rule India'

'This term -- "Nehru-Gandhi" family -- is a misnomer. Nehru was not a dynast; he did not even name his successor... The big mistake she made was to push forward Rahul Gandhi who is a dead loss as a......

Mehrotra poised to get LIC top job

Decks have been cleared for acting chairman D K Mehrotra to become the regular chairman of Life Insurance Corporation, as the finance ministry has decided to send his name to the Appointment......

IDBI not keen on financing Kannada films

The Industrial Development Bank of India, which has been financing the production of Kannada films, may see its loans turn into non-performing assets. Many of the Kannada films released last year......

'D Ramanaidu lived and breathed cinema'

'Ramanaidu was well known for his punctuality, professionalism and discipline as a producer.'  'He was always a picture of humility and a perfect gentleman.'Radhika Rajamani pays tribute to......

'Sweety is a lighthearted, feel-good movie'

Kannada actress and producer Vijayalakshmi Singh turned to direction about five years ago with the acclaimed film Ee Bandhana that starred the late Vishnuvardhan in the lead. Since then she has......

Review: Sweety is a total family entertainer

Srikanth Srinivasa says Sweety is a total family entertainer and is a must watch for Ramya Krishna’s expressions and Radhika’s ravishing new look. Director Vijayalakshmi Singh has......

Kannada film Ondu Kshanadalli to release finally!

The much-delayed Kannada film Ondu Kshanadalli (In a Moment) is releasing this Friday, October 5, across Karnataka. The film is directed by Dinesh Baboo and produced jointly by Jaijagadish and......

Ganguly, Ghate national champions

Grandmaster Surya Shekhar Ganguly of Petroleum Sports Control Board annexed the national title for the third time on the trot after scoring a memorable victory over teammate S Kidambi in the 21st......

Humpy suffers shock defeat

Grandmaster Koneru Humpy suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Diwakar Prasad Singh in the 13th round of the 43rd National 'A' chess championship in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.Having been made to......

Chakravarthy holds Ganguly

Former Asian junior champion Deepan Chakravarthy of Tamil Nadu secured his third and final norm after an exciting draw with defending champion Surya Shekhar Ganguly in the 10th round of the 43rd......

Humpy regains her winning touch

Grandmaster Koneru Humpy regained her winning touch with a splendid performance against International Master Dinesh Kumar Sharma in the 8th round of 43rd National 'A' chess championship now in......

S Meenakshi is India's new WGM

S Meenakshi became the fifth Woman Grandmaster of the country after settling for a quick draw in the eighth and penultimate round of the Commonwealth Chess Championships at Mumbai on Saturday.On......